Halo 3 Image & Beta Details

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By Andrew Burnes

Microsoft's showing a Halo 3 TV advert or some such next week, so of course we have to post the news:

Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today unveiled more details on the worldwide debut of a new Halo 3 teaser ad. The ad will be aired on Xbox.com in Europe around 02.15 GMT on Tuesday 5th December. Gamers can experience Master Chief as they have never seen him before during the 60 second ad.

The ad will air in North America during ESPN Monday Night Football on the 4th December and for the first time ever, will be simultaneously aired in Europe on Xbox.com. Everyone in the UK will get another chance to see the ad on TV, when it airs on Channel 4 on Friday 15th December at 22.45.

The ad, created by advertising agency McCann Erickson, will provide viewers with a unique and compelling look at Master Chief and the world of "Halo 3." It is easily one of the most anticipated ads of the year. It underscores the innovative approach and driving influence the "Halo" franchise has commanded. The ad will also be available for download exclusively for Xbox 360 users via Xbox Live Marketplace.

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Somewhat more related to the day to day purview of the site is news that the Halo 3 test isn't going to be an open-for-all event, and at present it's only happening in North America:

In conjunction with the ad, Microsoft today unveiled further details and an official call to entry for the "Halo 3" beta program. Beginning Monday, Dec. 4, by visiting http://www.halo3.com, gamers in North America will be able to register for the opportunity to be one of the select members to join the unprecedented "Halo 3" public beta program, scheduled to kick off in spring 2007. Today's announcement confirms the first path of entry for gamers to participate in the beta program and be among the first to experience the most anticipated game of 2007.

The Xbox Live multiplayer public beta, which is a pre-release version of the multiplayer experience of "Halo 3," is scheduled for availability in spring 2007 exclusively on Xbox 360. This beta also represents an opportunity for gamers to participate in the development of "Halo 3." Through the resulting feedback, Bungie Studios will be able to further refine and hone the end result of "Halo 3."